GIVING SCENE

Charitable events for Feb. 24, 2013

Published: Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, February 22, 2013 at 5:33 p.m.

Thursday: The King of the Wing competition benefiting ARC Marion will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at ARC Marion, 2800 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Ages 6-12 are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. (351-2479)

Saturday: The Marion County Kidney Foundation's Kicking Kidney Disease 5K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m., with a Kids Fun Run at 9:15 a.m. at Cross Florida Greenway Baseline Road Trailhead, 4225 SE 58th Ave., Ocala. Pre-registration is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 18 and younger. Fun run is free for ages 10 and younger. $25 day of race and $10 for ages 18 and younger. (www.marioncountykidneyfoundation.org.)

Saturday: Army of Hope Breakfast to Benefit Military Families will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ocala Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala. Army of Hope provides assistance to the Florida families of deceased, disabled and deployed members of the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This program also funds summer camp at the Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla for children who have deceased, disabled or deployed military family members. Breakfast cost is $8 for adults and children younger than 10 are $5. (732-7091)

March 9: Hospice of Marion County's annual calendar dinner runs 6 to 9 p.m. at Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala. Proceeds go to the children and grandchildren of employees who are accepted to receive scholarships. Tickets are $30; includes dinner, entertainment, photos and a chance at auctions. (873-7456, 854-5275 or 873-7400)

March 9: Uncle Homer's Memorial Bass Tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County begins at daylight on the Rainbow River, Dunnellon. $100 per boat. (425-0277 or cponder@bgcofmarion.com)

March 9: Kmart golf outing benefiting March of Dimes will be held at 8 a.m. at Stone Creek Golf Club, 9676 SW 62nd Loop, Ocala. $60 per person. (854-1272)

March 12: A Charity Pro-Am event kicks off the Ocala Open at Candler Hills Golf Club, 8137 SW 90th Terrace Road, Ocala. Proceeds from the event benefit Hospice of Marion County and Interfaith Emergency Services. (861-9712)

March 16: United Way of Marion County's high school youth program is hosting a St. Patrick's Day 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. at Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala. $20 before March 11 and $25 after. (732-9696 or www.uwmc.org)

March 16: Marion County Tax Collector George Albright will host the third annual car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Tax Collector's parking lot, 503 SE 25th Ave., Ocala. Proceeds support Marion County charities. The event is open to all vehicles. Pre-registration is $15 by Friday or $20 the day of the show. (368-8218 or ldesantis@mariontax.com)

March 16: The North Marion High School Quarterback Club will hold its annual Cow Patty Golf Tournament beginning at 11 a.m. at the Teuton-Pauley Farm in Anthony. The cost is $40 per person. Proceeds will help fund the North Marion Football Program. Registration deadline is Friday. (671-6010 or emailDaryl.Damon@marion.k12.fl.us)

<p><b>Thursday:</b> The King of the Wing competition benefiting ARC Marion will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at ARC Marion, 2800 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Ages 6-12 are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. (351-2479)</p><p><b>Saturday:</b> The Marion County Kidney Foundation's Kicking Kidney Disease 5K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m., with a Kids Fun Run at 9:15 a.m. at Cross Florida Greenway Baseline Road Trailhead, 4225 SE 58th Ave., Ocala. Pre-registration is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 18 and younger. Fun run is free for ages 10 and younger. $25 day of race and $10 for ages 18 and younger. (www.marioncountykidneyfoundation.org.) </p><p><b>Saturday:</b> Ribs for Kids, Mojo Grill and Brooklyns Pizza rib sale to benefit four kids battling cancer runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mojo Grill, 506 S. Pine Ave., Ocala. Goal is to raise $40,000. (369-6656) </p><p><b>Saturday:</b> Army of Hope Breakfast to Benefit Military Families will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ocala Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala. Army of Hope provides assistance to the Florida families of deceased, disabled and deployed members of the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This program also funds summer camp at the Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla for children who have deceased, disabled or deployed military family members. Breakfast cost is $8 for adults and children younger than 10 are $5. (732-7091)</p><p><b>Saturday:</b> VFW 7193 scramble golf tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. at Pine Oaks Golf Course, 201 NW 21st St., Ocala. Entry fee is $60. Deadline to register is Monday. (281-2685 or 620-0476)</p><p><b>March 9:</b> Ocala's Got Talent show starts at 7 p.m. at Ocala Entertainment Complex, 127 SW 17th Ave., Ocala. $8-$15. Proceeds benefit Project Hope. Tickets available at OEC, Pasteur's Ports and Project Hope. (433-2232, 282-9191, or facebook.com/ocalatalent)</p><p><b>March 9:</b> Hospice of Marion County's annual calendar dinner runs 6 to 9 p.m. at Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala. Proceeds go to the children and grandchildren of employees who are accepted to receive scholarships. Tickets are $30; includes dinner, entertainment, photos and a chance at auctions. (873-7456, 854-5275 or 873-7400)</p><p><b>March 9:</b> Uncle Homer's Memorial Bass Tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County begins at daylight on the Rainbow River, Dunnellon. $100 per boat. (425-0277 or cponder@bgcofmarion.com)</p><p><b>March 9:</b> Sylvia Zerbini, the equestrian performing artist, performs at 6 p.m. at BG Farms, 11800 S. County Road 475, Ocala. $150. Proceeds benefits Florida Horse Park. (307-6699 or flhorsepark.com)</p><p><b>March 9:</b> Kmart golf outing benefiting March of Dimes will be held at 8 a.m. at Stone Creek Golf Club, 9676 SW 62nd Loop, Ocala. $60 per person. (854-1272)</p><p><b>March 12:</b> A Charity Pro-Am event kicks off the Ocala Open at Candler Hills Golf Club, 8137 SW 90th Terrace Road, Ocala. Proceeds from the event benefit Hospice of Marion County and Interfaith Emergency Services. (861-9712) </p><p><b>March 16:</b> United Way of Marion County's high school youth program is hosting a St. Patrick's Day 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. at Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala. $20 before March 11 and $25 after. (732-9696 or www.uwmc.org)</p><p><b>March 16:</b> Marion County Tax Collector George Albright will host the third annual car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Tax Collector's parking lot, 503 SE 25th Ave., Ocala. Proceeds support Marion County charities. The event is open to all vehicles. Pre-registration is $15 by Friday or $20 the day of the show. (368-8218 or ldesantis@mariontax.com)</p><p><b>March 16:</b> The North Marion High School Quarterback Club will hold its annual Cow Patty Golf Tournament beginning at 11 a.m. at the Teuton-Pauley Farm in Anthony. The cost is $40 per person. Proceeds will help fund the North Marion Football Program. Registration deadline is Friday. (671-6010 or emailDaryl.Damon@marion.k12.fl.us) </p><p><b>March 16:</b> GFWC Greater Ocala Woman's Club Fashion Show and luncheon runs 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Druid Hills United Methodist Church, 1712 SE Lake Weir Road, Ocala. Fashion by Belk. Tickets are $20. Reservations required by March 8. Benefits multiple charities including Friends of the Library, Ocala Youth Symphony and the Ocala Civic Theatre. (237-9509 or 624-2175)</p><p><b>March 16:</b> Veterans Helping Veterans golf tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. at Spruce Creek, 13601 Del Webb Blvd., Summerfield. $60 per person. (732-8000)</p><p><b>March 17:</b> The sixth annual Amber Peck and John Parker Environmental Sciences Scholarship Memorial Golf Outing will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. $50 per person. Entry deadline is March 10. (324-2077 or 598-1639)</p><p><b>March 17:</b> Florida Thorobred Fillies Mardi Gras Fashion Show and luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn & Suites, 3600 SW 38th Ave., Ocala. $30. All proceeds go to local charities. (438-4044 or 812-0088)</p>